On-Call Electrician Services

The City of Naperville, Illinois is soliciting bids under IFB #26-247 for on-call electrician services supporting city facilities and sites, with bids due electronically through the City's OpenGov portal by November 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., when the virtual bid opening also occurs. The written question deadline of October 26, 2026 has passed, and the City issued responses by October 28. The solicitation carries no set-aside or local-vendor preference.

The scope covers low-voltage and commercial electrical work, including troubleshooting and repair of pumps, equipment, backup generators, UPS systems, and lighting and HVAC components in City buildings. It also includes basic fixture repairs, replacements, and installations, new electrical services, and project work, with blueprint reading and code conformance to local, county, and state requirements. Emergency service must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with acknowledgment within one hour of notification and on-site arrival within two hours. Minimum qualifications include at least three years in business, current state and city electrical licenses, and three commercial references. The contract requires compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, certified payroll submitted to the Illinois Department of Labor, and a substance abuse prevention program compliant with Illinois Public Act 095-0635. Required insurance is commercial general liability with limits of $2 million per occurrence, automobile liability with a $2 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation as required by Illinois. A bid deposit equal to 10% of the total bid amount is required.

Bidders submit hourly rates for apprentice and journeyman electricians, covering straight time and overtime for various days and hours, plus a material markup percentage against estimated annual material spend of $15,000. Labor rates must be all-inclusive, covering labor, travel, transportation, standard tools, overhead, and profit, with no trip, truck, fuel, or similar charges permitted. The initial term runs January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals contingent on available funding and satisfactory performance. The City may terminate with thirty days' written notice.